What were the assumptions and conclusions of the Nye investigations?

The Nye investigations, conducted by Senator Gerald Nye in the 1930s, primarily sought to examine the financial and political motivations behind U.S. involvement in World War I. The assumptions underlying the investigations included the belief that munitions manufacturers and financial institutions had unduly influenced the U.S. government's decision to enter the war for profit. The conclusions drawn suggested that these entities played a significant role in promoting war for their own economic gain, leading to public outrage and a strong isolationist sentiment in the interwar period. Ultimately, the investigations aimed to hold accountable those who profited from war and to promote a more cautious U.S. foreign policy.